Northstar Ventures

Northstar Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. It provides direct investments in early-stage and growth companies and also participates in fund of funds, including private equity funds, accelerators, and incubators. The firm targets sectors such as digital media, entertainment technology, music services, data, telecommunications, clean technology, healthcare and biotechnology, energy, climate tech, computer games, and related technologies. It focuses its activity in the North East region of England, especially County Durham, Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear, and supports portfolio companies with strategic value through its network of university partners, funders, and experienced non-executive directors. Typical investments range from small seed or pre-seed rounds to larger growth rounds, with co-investment alongside other investors. Northstar Ventures emphasizes helping innovative companies create talent, jobs, and growth in the region, contributing to the local innovation ecosystem.

Khadija Ashfaq

Investor

Paul Barrett

Investor

Alex Buchan

Investor

Rick Charnley

Investor

Alison Collins

Investor

Past deals in Search Engine Optimization

Venture Stream

Debt Financing in 2018
Venture Stream is a company based in Newcastle that specializes in e-commerce services and digital marketing solutions. Founded in 2012, it offers a comprehensive range of services including website design and development, digital marketing strategies, and e-commerce consultancy. The web design and development services encompass user experience design, WordPress development, and user acceptance testing. In digital marketing, Venture Stream provides services such as PPC management, SEO, content marketing, social media management, online PR, email marketing, and conversion rate optimization. Additionally, the company focuses on e-commerce technology by developing platforms on Shopify and Magento. Its consultancy services include business strategy, e-commerce management, and training workshops, all aimed at enhancing clients' online presence and improving their e-commerce performance.

iResources

Seed Round in 2015
iResources is a digital marketing agency based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, founded by Jon Leighton in January 2010. The company specializes in e-commerce development and digital marketing services, offering search engine optimization, pay-per-click advertising, web design, and custom application development. iResources helps businesses streamline their online presence by integrating multiple data sources into a single platform, enhancing efficiency and reducing complexity.

iResources

Seed Round in 2014
iResources is a digital marketing agency based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, founded by Jon Leighton in January 2010. The company specializes in e-commerce development and digital marketing services, offering search engine optimization, pay-per-click advertising, web design, and custom application development. iResources helps businesses streamline their online presence by integrating multiple data sources into a single platform, enhancing efficiency and reducing complexity.

Venture Stream

Seed Round in 2013
Venture Stream is a company based in Newcastle that specializes in e-commerce services and digital marketing solutions. Founded in 2012, it offers a comprehensive range of services including website design and development, digital marketing strategies, and e-commerce consultancy. The web design and development services encompass user experience design, WordPress development, and user acceptance testing. In digital marketing, Venture Stream provides services such as PPC management, SEO, content marketing, social media management, online PR, email marketing, and conversion rate optimization. Additionally, the company focuses on e-commerce technology by developing platforms on Shopify and Magento. Its consultancy services include business strategy, e-commerce management, and training workshops, all aimed at enhancing clients' online presence and improving their e-commerce performance.

Orange Bus

Seed Round in 2012
Orange Bus Limited is a digital agency that specializes in creating innovative marketing strategies and digital experiences for a diverse range of clients, including international brands and government entities in the UK. Established in 2002 and based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, the company provides a comprehensive suite of services such as website and application design, branding, advertising, user experience design, digital marketing, and ecommerce development. With additional offices in London, Edinburgh, and Sheffield, Orange Bus emphasizes an agile work environment, allowing teams to operate effectively both on-site and remotely. The agency has garnered recognition for its work, receiving multiple awards for innovation and excellence in digital development. In 2016, Orange Bus became a subsidiary of The G2G3 Group Ltd., further enhancing its capabilities in delivering effective digital solutions.

Publification

Seed Round in 2011
Publification is a self-publishing platform that enables authors to create, promote, and sell cloud-based ebooks, known as Browser-books, which are accessible on over 2 billion devices. This user-friendly platform allows readers to enjoy an app-like experience directly in their web browsers, eliminating the need for downloads or special e-reader devices. With its HTML5-based technology, Publification's Browser-book reader adapts to any screen size, supports rich media, promotes social sharing, and even offers offline reading capabilities. The platform provides authors with valuable insights into their readership, fostering direct connections with readers and helping them build communities. By using Publification, authors can effectively manage their marketing efforts, ensuring their resources reach their intended audience.

4th aspect

Seed Round in 2011
The complexity and breadth of online media has reached a level where it is virtually impossible to manage your online marketing without clever software to help you. 4th aspect provides marketing professionals with tools that: measure, optimize and promote your content in virtually any form, across multiple content platforms and allows your marketing team to engage with advocates, influencers and of course customers. 4th aspect frees up your marketing resources and allows your team to create the content that your audience really cares about. Promote your brand on a global scale, while reducing costs and increasing control. Place your Brand ahead of your competitors and in front of your customers!

4th aspect

Seed Round in 2010
The complexity and breadth of online media has reached a level where it is virtually impossible to manage your online marketing without clever software to help you. 4th aspect provides marketing professionals with tools that: measure, optimize and promote your content in virtually any form, across multiple content platforms and allows your marketing team to engage with advocates, influencers and of course customers. 4th aspect frees up your marketing resources and allows your team to create the content that your audience really cares about. Promote your brand on a global scale, while reducing costs and increasing control. Place your Brand ahead of your competitors and in front of your customers!
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